#103 - String-Crossing Fingerstyle Etude (Patreon)

My fellow bassists,

Since fingerstyle technique did well in this month's poll, here's an etude to kick things off!

This one tackles one of the harder but most important aspects of fingerstyle technique - string crossing. I made sure to include a variety of 1, 2 and 3-string leaps so that no matter what crazy intervals come your way, you'll be prepared!

I personally like to use alternating fingers 90% of the time but I might throw in the occasional raked note (using one finger to play a note on a higher pitched string and then the same finger for a note on a lower pitched string right after).

I find that alternating fingers gives me more control but there are great players who use quite a bit of raking. Just make sure you're paying attention to whether you actually feel in control of your raking or whether it's a habit that you don't really like.

Anyway, let me know if you have any questions or comments at all about this and I'll make sure to respond ASAP!

Have fun, thanks for coming here and practising with me and I'll see you in the next lesson!

Charles